Here’s how the APNU+AFC which accused the PPP/C of extravagance intends to spend your money at the Ministry of the Presidency:
1. Under ‘Other Spending’ which increased from $43.8M in 2015 to $196M in 2016 Harmon explains that $68M is for Presidential broadcasts; $5M for cable services; $1.5M for phones and accessories; $6.5M for advertising & $42M for climate change consultations. He could not however, say when and where these consultations are to be held.
2. Electricity charges which was $14.2M in 2015 is now being catered for to the tune of $119.69M. Harmon could not state the additional locations being covered that could have caused such an increase in light of the drop in fuel prices.
3. Fuel and lubricants rose from $17.6M in 2015 to $64M in 2016. When quizzed Harmon stated that it was as a result of new vehicles that were acquired.
4. Refreshments and meals rose from $10.6M in 2015 to $28M this year; print and non-print materials from $11.6 to $30M while office supplies increased from $3.9M to $23.5M